There are power supplies of different sizes and powers. However, the HDPlex 250W GaN has caught our attention. Which we could consider the power supply compatible with the smallest ATX standard in the world. Which makes it ideal for those who want to build a compact PC without having to use a much more powerful PSU than is really needed. Let’s see, therefore, its technical specifications.
One of the biggest problems that exists when setting up a PC in the living room that allows us to watch high-quality audiovisual content, record it on a storage unit and even play games is the enormous size of the boxes that are needed to reach a certain power . The motive behind them? The enormous size of the boxes and all due to the fact that the power supplies that need a certain amount of power are very large. Well, the folks over at HDPlex have come up with a much smaller form factor power supply than the FlexATX. Which are not only ideal for a MiniPC, but also for future high-capacity gaming laptops. In any case, low power does not mean low performance. Let’s see what they are.
HDPlex 250W GaN, the smallest PC ATX power supply yet
With measurements of 170 mm x 50 mm x 25 mm we find the smallest ATX type power supply of all , even more than many laptops. However, the HDPlex 250W GaN is not short on power, being able to deliver 250W at 94% efficiency . The latter is thanks to the fact that said source is of the automotive type and is based on components with Gallium Nitrate (GaN) . In other words, it has been designed to be able to be placed in the on-board computers of current cars. This allows it to tolerate high temperatures. In addition, it allows the combination of two of these sources in a single one , delivering 500 W of them in a synchronized way .
Regarding the power connectors, we have the following:
- 24-pin ATX connector.
- A second 8-pin EPS connector.
- Three SATA power connectors.
- One of the Molex type.
- Two PCI Express 6+2 connectors for the dedicated graphics card.
So it is ideal to mount an HTPC with a gaming graphics card, which would not be high power, but enough to have a compact computer under the TV with gaming capabilities or even to be used in future video game consoles. Let’s not forget that the current power supplies with powers of 450 W and even 600 W give more than what is needed for certain uses. In a world where it is sought that the consumption of electronic components be reduced to reduce the carbon footprint , this is when these types of solutions appear. Its release date? It will be available in the next few weeks . At the moment we do not know its price, but we are very clear that it will not be the last of its kind. Will we see a return or resurgence of the Media Center?